Kenwood KDC-MP528 User manual

Brand: Kenwood

Model: KDC-MP528

Category: Car media receivers

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

CD-RECEIVER

KDC-X589

KDC-MP5028

KDC-MP528

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Take the time to read through this instruction manual.

Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help

you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces

designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.

Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your

KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.

Model KDC-X589, KDC-MP5028, KDC-MP528

Serial number

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Contents

Safety precautions 4

Notes 5

Warning 6

About CDs 7

About AAC, MP3 and WMA 8

General features 9

Power

Selecting the Source

Volume

Attenuator

System Q

Audio Control

Audio Setup

Subwoofer Output

Speaker Setting

Switching Display

Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

TEL Mute

Tuner features 15

Tuning

Tuning Mode

Direct Access Tuning

Station Preset Memory

Auto Memory Entry

Preset Tuning

CD/Audio file/External disc control

features 17

Playing CD & Audio file

Playing External Disc

Fast Forwarding and Reversing

Track/File Search

Disc Search/Folder Search

Direct Track/File Search

Direct Disc Search

Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

Scan Play

Random Play

Magazine Random Play

Disc Random Play

Folder Select

Switching the Play mode

Letter Seek

Text/Title Scroll

HD Radio control features 22

Tuning

Menu system 23

Menu System

Security Code

Touch Sensor Tone

Manual Clock Adjustment

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

Selectable Illumination

Dimmer

Switching preout

Built-in Amp Setting

Dual Zone System Setting

B.M.S. (Bass Management System)

B.M.S. Frequency Offset

AMP Control

CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)

Receive mode Setting

SIRIUS ID (ESN) display

Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc

Naming

Text Scroll

Built-in Auxiliary input Setting

CD Read Setting

Voice Index

ACDrive firmware version display

Unique ID display

Audio Preset Memory

Audio Preset Call

Demonstration mode Setting

Basic Operations of remote 30

Accessories/ Installation Procedure

Connecting Wires to Terminals 33

Installation 34

Removing the Unit 36

Troubleshooting Guide 37

Specifications 40

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The "AAC" logo is trademark of Dolby

Laboratories.

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Safety precautions

About CD players/disc changers

connected to this unit

KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in

1998 or later can be connected to this unit.

Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood

dealer for connectable models of disc changers/

CD players.

Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players

released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made

by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.

Unsupported connection may result in damage.

Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the

applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players.

The functions that can be used and the information

that can be displayed will differ depending on the

models being connected.

• You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if

you connect them incorrectly.

LX-bus connection

The LX AMP and the sensor unit cannot be

connected simultaneously.

You must connect any of them at a time.

Lens Fogging

Right after you turn on the car heater in cold

weather, dew or condensation may form on

the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens

fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such

a situation, remove the disc and wait for the

condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does

not operate normally after a while, consult your

Kenwood dealer.

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the

following precautions:

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any

metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools)

inside the unit.

Attach the panel while you are on the

vehicle

The panel lock arm will be appeared when the

panel is removed. Therefore, the panel must be

attached during the driving.

2CAUTION

To prevent damage to the machine, take

the following precautions:

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V

DC power supply.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct

sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid

places with too much dust or the possibility of

water splashing.

• Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate

case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive

heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much

dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the

terminals of the unit or faceplate with your

fingers.

• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,

as it is a piece of precision equipment.

• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with

the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong

rating may cause your unit to malfunction.

• Do not apply excessive force to the open

faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will

cause damage or breakdown.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws

provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could

damage the unit.

Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot

If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the

unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and

damage the unit.

NOTE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

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Notes

• If you experience problems during installation,

consult your Kenwood dealer.

• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset

button. The unit returns to factory settings when

the Reset button is pressed.

• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails

to operate correctly. Normal operation should be

restored.

Reset button

• We recommend the use of <Security Code>

(page 24) to prevent theft.

• The characters which can be displayed by this

unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ;

^ - { } | ~ .

• The illustrations of the display and the panel

appearing in this manual are examples used to

explain more clearly how the controls are used.

Therefore, what appears on the display in the

illustrations may differ from what appears on

the display on the actual equipment, and some

of the illustrations on the display may represent

something impossible in actual operation.

Cleaning the Unit

If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a

dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.

If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off

with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then

wipe neutral detergent off.

• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its

mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth

or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may

scratch the surface or erases characters.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty,

wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

Before using this unit for the first time

This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.

When using this unit for the first time, cancel the

<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 29).

About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner

Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite

radio tuner KTC-SR901/SR902/SR903 (optional

accessory), when connected, for the operation

method.

• Refer to the sections of A models for operations.

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2CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified herein may

result in hazardous radiation exposure.

In compliance with Federal Regulations, following

are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product

relating to laser product safety.

KENWOOD CORPORATION

2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,

HACHIOJI-SHI

TOKYO, JAPAN

KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT

CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR

1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.

Location : Bottom Panel

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio

frequency energy. Changes or modifications to

this equipment may cause harmful interference

unless the modifications are expressly approved

in the instruction manual. The user could lose

the authority to operate this equipment if an

unauthorized change or modification is made.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment may cause harmful

interference to radio communications, if it is

not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

Warning

About DAB Tuner control

Refer to A group on the Instruction manual of DAB

Tuner KTC-9090DAB (optional accessory) for the

control method of DAB Tuner function.

However, the following control methods of the

function for this unit may be differed from the

Instruction manual; therefore, refer to the following

supplemental instruction.

1. Select the preset band for Auto Ensemble

Memory Entry.

2. Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.

Open Auto Ensemble Memory Entry.

After storing in the memory finishes, the

number of the pre-set buttons and the

ensemble label are displayed.

and <Languages to be displayed> in

At the operation to press [DISP] button, press

[AUTO] button.

About "Media Manager" of PC application

attached to KDC-X589

• "Media Manager" is recorded in the CD-ROM

attached to this unit.

• Refer to the attached installation manual for the

installation method of "Media Manager".

• Refer to the user’s manual recorded in the

installation CD-ROM and Help of "Media Manager"

for the operation method of "Media Manager".

• The unit can play CD (hereafter called "ACDrive

disc") created by "Media Manager".

• Refer to the following site for the updated

information of "Media Manager".

http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp/

• Contact Kenwood for the function and operation

of the "Media Manager".

• "Media Manager" is a product of PhatNoise.

Notes

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Handling CDs

• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.

• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a

normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after

reading the caution items on the package etc.

• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.

Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.

When using a new CD

If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it

after removing them with a ball pen etc.

CD accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move

outward.

About CDs

Burrs

Removing CDs

When removing CDs from this unit pull them out

horizontally.

CDs that can’t be used

• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.

• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that

are dirty can’t be used.

• This unit can only play the CDs with

It may not correctly play discs which do not have

the mark.

• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized can’t

be played. (For the finalization process refer to

your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-

R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)

CD storage

• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat

or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is

high.

• Store CDs in their cases.

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About AAC, MP3 and WMA

The playable AAC/MP3/WMA file (hereafter called

Audio file) and the media format has the following

limitation. The Audio file, which is out of the

specification, may not able to be played normally,

or the file and folder names may not be displayed

correctly.

• Attach the correct extension for the Audio file

(AAC: ".M4A", MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA")

• Do not attach the extensions to the other files besides

the Audio file. If it is attached, the file, which is not the

Audio file, will be played and outputs the loud noise, and

then the speaker will be damaged.

• The files with copy protection cannot be played.

Playable AAC file

• ".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format.

Refer to

http://www.kenwood.mediamanager.jp/

for the details.

Playable MP3 file

• MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file

• Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps

• Sampling frequency

KDC-X589: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

KDC-MP5028/MP528: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24,

32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Playable WMA file

• The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio

(Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or

after which applies the new functions)

• Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps

• Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Playable media

• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

• Depending on the writing software, it may not be

possible to use quick formatted CD-RW discs.

• When recording to the media up to the maximum

capacity at once, the writing soft is set to "Disc at once".

Playable disc format

• ISO 9660 Level 1/2

• Joliet

• Romeo

• Long file name.

The maximum number of characters for

display

File/Folder name:

KDC-X589: 128 characters

KDC-MP5028/MP528: 64 characters

MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property/

AAC song information (KDC-X589 only): 30

characters

• File/Folder name is the number of the characters

including the extensions.

• MP3 ID3 Tag can only display the tag of Ver1.X. (KDC-

MP5028/MP528 only)

• AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed.

Limitation of structure for the file and the

folder

• Maximum number of directory levels: 8

• Maximum number of folders: 100

• Maximum number of files per folder:

KDC-X589: 4096, KDC-MP5028/MP528: 255

Playing order of the Audio file

The Audio file is played in the order which is written

by writing soft. You may be able to set the playing

order by writing the play sequence numbers such

as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name.

Example

¡!

¡"

(1)

: Folder

: Audio file

¡%

¡#

¡$

• Playing order

Playing order after ¡! play.

➡ ¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%...

• File search

Forward file search during ¡# play.

Push the Control knob to [¢] ➡ ¡$

• Folder search

Forward folder search during ¡" play.

Push the Control knob to [FM] ➡ 3, 4...

• Folder select

When it is set to directory 4, skip to the folder

before the same level by folder select.

Push the Control knob to [4] ➡ 2

When it is set to directory 3, makes the level up

by folder select.

Push the Control knob to [AM] ➡ 2

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General features

Power

Turning ON the Power

Press the [SRC] button.

Turning OFF the Power

Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

Selecting the Source

Press the [SRC] button.

Source required Display

SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS"

Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) "TUNER" or "HD RADIO"

CD "CD"

External disc (Optional accessory) "CD CH"

Auxiliary input* "AUX"

Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX EXT"

Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY"

• Function of the KDC-MP5028/MP528.

Volume

Increasing Volume

Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.

Decreasing Volume

Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

Attenuator

Turning the volume down quickly.

Press the [ATT] button.

Each time the button is pressed, the Attenuator

turns ON and OFF.

When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.

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Release button

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General features

System Q

You can recall the best sound setting preset for

different types of music.

1 Select the source to set

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Select the Sound type

Press the [Q] button.

Each time the button is pressed, the sound

setting switches.

Sound setting Display

User memory "USER"

Rock "ROCK"

Pops "POPS"

Easy "EASY"

Top 40 "TOP40"

Jazz "JAZZ"

Natural "NATURAL"

• User memory: The values set on the <Audio Control>

(page 10).

• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker

Setting> (page 12).

First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

Audio Control

1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

3 Select the Basic Audio item for adjustment

Press the [VOL] knob.

Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can

be adjusted switch as shown below.

4 Adjust the Basic Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Adjustment Item Display Range

Rear Volume *

"R-VOL" 0 — 35

Subwoofer level*

2,3,4

"SW L" –15 — +15

Bass level*

5,6

"BAS L" –8 — +8

Middle level*

5,6

"MID L" –8 — +8

Treble level*

5,6

"TRE L" –8 — +8

Balance "BAL" Left 15 — Right 15

Fader*

"FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15

Exit Audio Control mode

• *

You can control this item when "2ZON" of <Audio

Setup> (page 11) is set to "ON".

• *

You can control this item when <Switching preout>

(page 25) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP5028/

MP528 only)

• *

You can control this item when <Subwoofer

Output> (page 11) is set to "SW ON".

• *

You can control this item when "2ZON" of <Audio

Setup> (page 11) is set to "OFF".

• *

These items can be adjusted in detail by the

following methods. (Function of the KDC-X589)

• *

Source tone memory: The set up value is put in the

memory per source. (Detail Audio item is included)

5 Exit Audio Control mode

Press any button.

Press the button which is not [VOL] knob and

[ATT]/ [ANG] button.

Adjust the detail of Audio Control

1 Select the Audio item for adjustment

By referring to the step 1 — 3 above, select the

desired item to be set in detail from the items

marked with *

2 Enter Detail adjustment mode of Audio

Control

Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.

3 Select the Detail Audio item for adjustment

Press the [VOL] knob.

Each time the knob is pressed, the items that

can be adjusted switch as shown below.

4 Adjust the Detail Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Bass level

Adjustment Item Display Range

Bass Center Frequency "BAS F" 40/50/60/70/80/100/

120/150 Hz

Bass Q Factor "BAS Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00

Bass Extend "B EX" OFF/ON

Middle level

Adjustment Item Display Range

Middle Center Frequency "MID F" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz

Middle Q Factor "MID Q" 1.0/2.0

Treble level

Adjustment Item Display Range

Treble Center Frequency "TRE" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz

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5 Exit the Detail Audio Control mode

Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.

• When the Bass Extend is set to ON, low frequency

response is extended by 20%.

• You can exit the Audio Control mode at anytime by

pressing any button except for [VOL], [ATT] and [ANG]

buttons.

Audio Setup

Setting the Sound system, such as Cross over

Network.

1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Setup mode

Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.

3 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment

Press the [VOL] knob.

Each time the knob is pressed, the items that can

be adjusted switch as shown below.

4 Setup the Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Adjustment Item Display Range

Front High Pass Filter*

"HPF"

Through/40*³/60*³/80/100/

120/ 150/180/220*³ Hz

Rear High Pass Filter*

"HPR"

Through/40*³/60*³/80/100/

120/ 150/180/220*³ Hz

Low Pass Filter*

1,2

"LPF" 50*³/60/80/100*³/120/

Through Hz

Subwoofer Phase*

1,2

"PHAS" Normal (0°)/ Reverse (180°)

Volume offset "V-OFF" –8 — ±0

Loudness "LOUD" OFF/ON

Dual Zone System*

"2ZON" OFF/ON

• Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a

difference from the basic volume.

• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones

during low volume.

When it's ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON.

• *

You can control this item when <Switching preout>

(page 25) is set to "SWPRE SW". (Function of the KDC-

MP5028/MP528)

• *

You can control this item when <Subwoofer

Output> (page 11) is set to "SW ON".

• *

You can control this item when "2ZON" of <Audio

Setup> (page 11) is set to "OFF".

• *³ KDC-X589/MP5028 only.

• *⁴ The Dual Zone System can be used with the

Auxiliary input sources shown below.

- Internal auxiliary input (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only)

- Option CA-C1AX (KDC-X589 only)

• Dual Zone System

Main source and sub source (Auxiliary input) output

Front channel and Rear channel separately.

- The channel of sub source is set up by <Dual Zone

System Setting> (page 25).

- Main source is selected by [SRC] button.

- The volume of Front channel is adjusted by [VOL]

knob.

- The volume of Rear channel is adjusted by <Audio

Control> (page 10).

- The Audio Control has no effect on sub source.

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

Press [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.

Subwoofer Output

Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.

Hold down on [AM] of the Control knob for at

least 1 second.

Each time the button is pressed, Subwoofer

output switches ON and OFF.

When it’s ON, "SW ON" is displayed.

• You can control this item when <Switching preout>

(page 25) is set to "SWPRE SW". (KDC-MP5028/MP528

only)

• You can control this item when "2ZON" of <Audio

Setup> (page 11) is set to "OFF".

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General features

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal

when setting the speaker type.

1 Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "STANDBY" display.

2 Enter Speaker Setting mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

3 Select the Speaker type

Turn the [VOL] knob.

Each time the knob is turned, the setting

switches as shown below.

Speaker type Display

OFF "SP OFF"

For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4"

For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6x9/6"

For the OEM speaker "SP OEM"

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [VOL] knob.

Switching Display

Switching the information displayed.

1 Enter Switching Display mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

"DISP SEL" is displayed.

2 Select the Display item

Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].

In Tuner source

Information Display

Station name or Frequency "SNPS"

Frequency "FREQ"

Clock "CLOCK"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display

Disc title "D-TITLE"*

Track title "T-TITLE"*

Track number & Play time "P-TIME"

Disc name "DNPS"

Clock "CLOCK"

In Audio file source

Information Display

Song title & Artist name "TITLE"*

Album name & Artist name "ALBUM"*

Folder name "FOLDER"

File name "FILE"

Track number & Play time "P-TIME"

Clock "CLOCK"

In HD Radio source

Information Display

Station name "ST NAME"*

Song title/ Artist name/

Album name/ Genre

"TITLE"*

Frequency "FREQ"

Clock "CLOCK"

In SIRIUS tuner source

Information Display

Channel name "CH NAME"

Song title "SONG"

Artist name "ARTIST"

Composer name "COMPOSER"

Category name "CATEGORY"

Label name "LABEL"

Comment "COMMENT"

Band & Channel number "CH NUM"

Clock "CLOCK"

In Auxiliary input source/ Standby source

Information Display

Source name "SRC NAME"

Clock "CLOCK"

3 Exit Switching Display mode

Press the Control knob.

• When LX-AMP is connected, the item setup by the

Display mode of LX-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X589 only)

• * If the contents of the information cannot be

displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed.

• Track number at Audio file displays the last 3 digits

when it exceeds 1000 songs (KDC-X589 only).

• Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. (KDC-

MP5028/MP528 only)

• Song title, Artist name, and Album name cannot be

displayed in AAC file. (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only)

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Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Attaching a title to a Station or CD.

1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to

attach a title to

• A title can’t be attached to MD or Audio file media.

2 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.

"MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Name set mode

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].

Select the "NAME SET" display.

4 Enter Name set mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

5 Move the cursor to the enter character

position

Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].

6 Select the characters

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].

•

Characters can be entered by using a remote with a

numbers buttons.

Example: If "DANCE" is entered.

Character Button Times pressed

"D" [3] 1

"A" [2] 1

"N" [6] 2

"C" [2] 3

"E" [3] 2

7 Repeat steps 5 through 6 and enter the name.

8 Exit Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button.

• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at

that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.

Faceplate Angle Adjustment

Press the [ANG] button for at least 1 second.

• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate. It can

cause damage.

• If the text for the Sirius tuner source, including

Channel name, etc. is selected when the channel

which does not have text for the Sirius tuner source,

including Channel name, etc. is played, band &

channel number is displayed.

• Memory numbers

- Tuner: 30 stations

- Internal CD player: 10 discs

- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the

CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player

manual.

• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same

operation used to name it.

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General features

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate of the unit can be detached and

taken with you, helping to deter theft.

Removing the Faceplate

Press the Release button.

The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach

it.

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and

can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason,

keep the faceplate in its special storage case while

detached.

• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to

direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also

avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of

water splashing.

Reattaching the Faceplate

1 Align the shaft on the unit with the

depression on the faceplate.

2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.

The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to

use the unit.

TEL Mute

The audio system automatically mutes when a

call comes in.

When a call comes in

"CALL" is displayed.

The audio system pauses.

Listening to the audio during a call

Press the [SRC] button.

The "CALL" display disappears and the audio

system comes back ON.

When the call ends

Hang up the phone.

The "CALL" display disappears and the audio

system comes back ON.

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Tuner features

Tuning

Selecting the station.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].

Each time the knob is pushed to [FM], it switches

between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].

• During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator

is ON.

Tuning Mode

Choose the tuning mode.

Press the [AUTO] button.

Each time the button is pressed, the Tuning

mode switches as shown below.

Tuning mode Display Operation

Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station.

Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations

in the Preset memory.

Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.

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Frequency display

Band display

ST indicator

Preset station number

Control knob

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Tuner features

Function of remote

Direct Access Tuning

Entering the frequency and tuning.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

"– – – –" is displayed.

3 Enter the frequency

Press the number buttons on the remote.

Example:

Desired frequency Press button

92.1 MHz (FM) [0], [9], [2], [1]

810 kHz (AM) [0], [8], [1], [0]

Canceling Direct Access Tuning

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote.

Station Preset Memory

Putting the station in the memory.

1 Select the band

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].

2 Select the frequency to put in the memory

Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].

3 Put the frequency in the memory

Press the desired [1] — [6] button for at least

2 seconds.

The preset number display blinks 1 time.

On each band, 1 station can be put in the

memory on each [1] — [6] button.

Auto Memory Entry

Putting stations with good reception in the

memory automatically.

1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].

2 Open Auto Memory Entry

Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.

When 6 stations that can be received are put in

the memory Auto Memory Entry closes.

Preset Tuning

Calling up the stations in the memory.

1 Select the band

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].

2 Call up the station

Press the desired [1] — [6] button.

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CD/Audio file/External disc control features

Playing CD & Audio file

When there is no disc inserted

1 Open the panel.

Press the [0] button.

2 Insert a disc.

•

When the faceplate has been slid open, it might

interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this

happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift

lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the

unit.

•

Insert the disc horizontal to the slot. If you insert the

Disc as you push down the Disc, it may scratch the

Disc.

• Refer to <About AAC, MP3 and WMA> (page8) for the

Audio file by models which can be played.

• The announcement when selecting the folder can be

canceled by <Voice Index> (page28) during the play

of the ACDrive.

• When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.

When a disc is inserted

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "CD" display.

Pause and play

Press the Control knob.

Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and

plays.

Eject the disc

1 Eject the disc

Press the [0] button.

2 Return the panel to the original position

Press the [0] button.

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Control knob

Disc numberIN indicator

Track number Track time

Play mode

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CD/Audio file/External disc control features

Playing External Disc

Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc

player connected to this unit.

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the display for the disc player you want.

Display examples:

Display Disc player

"CD CH" CD changer

"MD CH" MD changer

Pause and play

Press the Control knob.

Each time the knob is pressed, it pauses and

plays.

• Disc 10 is displayed as "0".

• The functions that can be used and the information

that can be displayed will differ depending on the

external disc players being connected.

Fast Forwarding and Reversing

Fast Forwarding

Hold down on [¢] of the Control knob.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing

Hold down on [4] of the Control knob.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

• The sound is not output while the Audio file is being

searched.

• Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done while

AAC is being played. (KDC-MP5028/MP528 only)

• Fast Forwarding and Reversing cannot be done

depending on AAC file format. (KDC-X589 only)

Track/File Search

Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio

file folder.

Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].

Function of disc changer/ Audio file

Disc Search/Folder Search

Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the

folder recorded on the Audio file media.

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].

Function of remote

Direct Track/File Search

Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file

number.

1 Enter the track/file number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

•

Direct File Search can be selected up to 999. (KDC-

X589 only)

2 Do Track/File Search

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Canceling Direct Track/File Search

Press the [38] button.

Function of disc changers with remote

Direct Disc Search

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.

1 Enter the disc number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2 Do Disc Search

Press the [+] or [–] button.

Canceling Direct Disc Search

Press the [38] button.

• Input "0" to select disc 10.

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Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or

Audio file folder you’re listening to.

Press the [REP] button.

Each time the button is pressed, the Repeat Play

switches as shown below.

In CD & External disc source

Repeat play Display

Track Repeat "TRAC REP"

Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) "DISC REP"

OFF "REP OFF"

In Audio file source

Repeat play Display

File Repeat "FILE REP"

Folder Repeat "FOLD REP"

OFF "REP OFF"

Scan Play

Playing the first part of each song on the disc

or Audio file folder you are listening to and

searching for the song you want to listen to.

1 Start Scan Play

Press the [SCAN] button.

"TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN"/ "SCAN ON" is displayed.

2 Release it when the song you want to listen

to is played

Press the [SCAN] button.

Random Play

Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder

in random order.

Press the [RDM] button.

Each time the button is pressed, Random Play

turns ON and OFF.

When it’s ON, "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM"/ "RDM

ON" is displayed.

• When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next

random song starts.

Function of disc changer

Magazine Random Play

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer

in random order.

Press the [M.RDM] button.

Each time the button is pressed, the Magazine

Random Play turns ON and OFF.

When it’s ON, "MGZN RDM" is displayed.

• When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next

random song starts.

Function of the KDC-X589

Function of Audio file

Disc Random Play

Playing randomly from all of the Audio files

recorded in the disc.

Press the [RDM] button for at least 1 second.

When it’s ON, "DISC RDM" is displayed.

Canceling the Disc Random Play

Press the [RDM] button.

• When the Control knob is pushed to [¢], the next

random song starts.

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CD/Audio file/External disc control features

Function of Audio file

Folder Select

Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.

1 Enter Folder Select mode

Press the [F.SEL] button.

"F-SELECT" is displayed.

During Select mode the folder information is

displayed as shown below.

Folder name display

Displays the current folder name.

• It doesn't function when <Disc Random Play> (page

19) is ON.

2 Select the folder level*

Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM].

With the [FM] of the Control knob, you move

1 level down and with the [AM] of the Control

knob 1 level up.

Selecting a folder in the same level

Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢].

With the [4] of the Control knob, you move

to the previous folder, and with the [¢] of the

Control knob to the next folder.

Returning to the top level*

Press the [3] button.

• * You can operate when <Switching the Play mode>

(page 20) is set to "FOLDER" while playing ACDrive

disc. (KDC-X589 only)

3 Decide the folder to play

Press the Control knob.

The Folder Select mode releases, and the Audio

file in the folder being displayed is played.

Canceling the Folder Select mode

Press the [F.SEL] button.

Function of the KDC-X589

Function of ACDrive disc

Switching the Play mode

Arrange the playing orders of the songs by

categories.

Press the [S.MODE] button.

Each time the button is pressed, the Play mode

switches as follows.

The play mode indicator is ON.

Play mode Category which is to be arranged

"P.LIST" Play list order.

"GENRE" By genre.

"ARTIST" By artist.

"ALBUM" By album.

"FOLDER" By the folder recorded in Disc.

• The category information of each song is the data

registered in Media Manager when ACDrive disc is

being generated.

• The announcement when the mode is switched can

be canceled by <Voice Index> (page 28).

• The advancement of the play mode information can

be selected by [AM] and [FM] keys.

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